empty cell Mieczysław Weinberg
Mieczysław Weinberg was a Polish composer born in Warsaw who later emigrated to the Soviet Union. His oeuvre includes 22 symphonies, 17 string quartets, and numerous other works. Notable among his compositions is Symphony No. 6, recognized for depicting the horrors of war through the suffering of children. Weinberg frequently collaborated with Dmitri Shostakovich, who held his work in high regard. His music is characterized by a blend of traditional and modern elements, drawing from Polish and Jewish folk music.
